Healthcare Law and Ethics

Snapshot

Overview

In the 2009 Good University Guide Dundee Law School was placed 9th in the United Kingdom law school rankings. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise Dundee Law School was one of only two law schools in the United Kingdom to achieve a 100% international standard classification, with half of our submissions being graded internationally excellent or world leading. Our commitment on is to provide high quality instruction, with a focus on matters of practical relevance, to prepare students for a successful legal career, whether at home or abroad.

Programme Content

Healthcare Law and Ethics is concerned with how the law regulates certain aspects of healthcare practice, why it does so, and whether it does so effectively, and in accordance with ethical principles. This programme has been devised to accommodate busy healthcare professionals, unlike other programmes, this one is not open to law graduates but has been designed specifically for those whose first degree is in a healthcare subject. The programme aims to give students an understanding and appreciation of law and ethics as they apply to professional practice. It will help students understand legal and ethical concepts, terminology and sources of law.

Students seeking to graduate with the Certificate must complete two compulsory modules. Subsequent completion of two more modules results in the award of the Diploma. The LL.M is awarded after the completion of the fifth module and the dissertation during the third year of study.

Students can choose from a range of modules such as Treating Children & Incompetent Adults and Controversies in Healthcare Law & Ethics.

Methods of Assessment

Written assignments and on-line examinations.

Entry Requirements

You should have:

• EITHER a medical or dental degree, OR an upper second class degree or above in another health care subject, including nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience, OR a minimum of 5 years' practice in a healthcare profession
• PLUS two references from colleagues or employers who believe that you are suitable for enrolment to the programme
• PLUS basic IT Skills (web browsing, word documents and familiarity with PowerPoint)

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in the writing component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

In order to make the application process as efficient as possible, students applying to The School of Law are asked to ensure all relevant supporting documents are included with the application. These include:

• relevant degree certificates and transcripts of academic results
• two academic references

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Law scholarships can be found on the School of Law scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Director	Distance Learning Secretary
Prof Pamela Ferguson School of Law University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 385189 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 385189 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 386737 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 386737 (from outside the UK) Email: p.r.ferguson@dundee.ac.uk	Miss Donna Hendry School of Law University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384454 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384454 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 386737 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 386737 (from outside the UK) Email: d.c.hendry@dundee.ac.uk